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Introduction
How To Use This Guide
- Code Location
- Payment Tables
Relative Value Units
Modifiers and Bundled Codes
- Modifiers
- National Correct Coding Initiative
- Procedure-to-Procedure Edits
- MPFS BILLING INDICATORS
- Moderate (Conscious) Sedation
- 3D Printing – Anatomic Models and Anatomic Guides
- Evaluation and Management
- Additional Supplies During The Public Health Emergency
Chapter 1: Head, Neck and Chest
Head, Neck and Chest Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
Head, Neck and Chest Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 2: Abdominal/Visceral
Abdominal Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
- Selective Coding
- Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding
Abdominal Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal
GI Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Relevant Definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 4: Genitourinary
Genitourinary Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 5: Upper Extremities
Upper Extremities Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
- Selective Coding
- Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding
Upper Extremities Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 6: Lower Extremities
Lower Extremities Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
- Selective Coding
- Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding
Lower Extremities Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 7: Percutaneous Biopsy, Aspiration, Drainage or Ablation (Non-Vascular)
Percutaneous Drainage Interventional Coding Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 8: Venous
Venous Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
- Nonselective Coding
- Selective Coding
- Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding
Central Venous Access Procedures
- Five Main Categories of Procedures
Other Central Venous Access Procedures
- Collection of Blood from a CVAD
- Declotting of Implanted Vascular Access Device or Catheter
- Verifying Patency
- Removal of Obstructive Material
Imaging Guidance for Central Venous Catheters/Devices
Fluoro Guidance
Ultrasonic Guidance
Venous Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
- General Information on Non-Selective and Selective Venous Catheter/Device Placement
Via a Right or Left Femoral Vein Stick
Via a Right or Left Internal Jugular Vein Stick
Portal System Via Right Internal Jugular Vein Stick
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 9: Pulmonary
Pulmonary Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips
- Selective Coding
- Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding
Chapter 10: Pain Management
Pain Management Interventional Coding Tips
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous Invasive Radiology Procedures
Miscellaneous Invasive/Interventional Radiology Coding Tips
Chapter 12: Non-Congenital Cardiac Catheterization
Commonly Performed Studies
Cardiac Catheterization Coding Tips
Appendix A: NCCI Policy Manual for Medicare Services
Appendix B: Hospital OPPS Status Indicators
